Nehemiah 9:24
Nehemiah 9:24 in Multiple Translations
So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.
So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
So the children went in and took the land, and you overcame before them the people of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them up into their hands, with their kings and the people of the land, so that they might do with them whatever it was their pleasure to do.
Their descendants went in and took over the land. Right in front of them you conquered the Canaanites who lived there, handing over their kings and people so they could do with them whatever they wanted.
So the children went in, and possessed the lande, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the lande, euen the Canaanites, and gauest them into their handes, with their Kings and the people of the lande, that they might do with them what they would.
'And the sons come in, and possess the land, and Thou humblest before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and givest them into their hand, and their kings, and the peoples of the land, to do with them according to their pleasure.
“So the children went in and possessed the land; and you subdued before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gave them into their hands, with their kings and the peoples of the land, that they might do with them as they pleased.
So the children went in and possessed the land, and thou subduedst before them the inhabitants of the land, the Canaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as they would.
And the children came and possessed the land, and thou didst humble before them the inhabitants of the land, the Chanaanites, and gavest them into their hands, with their kings, and the people of the land, that they might do with them as it pleased them.
Their sons went in and took the land from the people that lived there. You enabled them to defeat the descendants of Canaan who lived here in this land. You enabled them to conquer the descendants of Canaan and their kings and the people whom they ruled. You enabled our ancestors to do to those people whatever they wanted to do.
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Context — The People Confess Their Sins
24So their descendants went in and possessed the land; You subdued before them the Canaanites dwelling in the land. You delivered into their hands the kings and peoples of the land, to do with them as they wished.
25They captured fortified cities and fertile land and took houses full of all goods, wells already dug, vineyards, olive groves, and fruit trees in abundance. So they ate and were filled; they grew fat and delighted in Your great goodness. 26But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joshua 21:43 | Thus the LORD gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their fathers, and they took possession of it and settled in it. |
| 2 | Joshua 11:23 | So Joshua took the entire land, in keeping with all that the LORD had spoken to Moses. And Joshua gave it as an inheritance to Israel according to the allotments to their tribes. Then the land had rest from war. |
| 3 | Psalms 44:2–3 | With Your hand You drove out the nations and planted our fathers there; You crushed the peoples and cast them out. For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them. |
| 4 | Joshua 18:1 | Then the whole congregation of Israel assembled at Shiloh and set up the Tent of Meeting there. And though the land was subdued before them, |
| 5 | 2 Timothy 2:26 | Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. |
| 6 | Numbers 14:31 | But I will bring your children, whom you said would become plunder, into the land you have rejected—and they will enjoy it. |
| 7 | 1 Chronicles 22:18 | “Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people. |
| 8 | Joshua 21:45 | Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to the house of Israel had failed; everything was fulfilled. |
Nehemiah 9:24 Summary
[This verse is saying that God helped the Israelites take over the land of Canaan by defeating their enemies, the Canaanites, and giving them control over the land and its people. This was a fulfillment of God's promise to the Israelites, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:3. God was faithful to His promises and gave the Israelites the land, just as He will be faithful to us when we trust and obey Him. We can trust God to provide for us and give us victory over our struggles, just like He did for the Israelites.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God subdued the Canaanites before the Israelites?
This means that God gave the Israelites victory over their enemies, allowing them to take possession of the land, as promised in Deuteronomy 1:30 and Joshua 10:42.
Why did God deliver the kings and peoples of the land into the hands of the Israelites?
God delivered them into the Israelites' hands so they could do with them as they wished, as a result of the Israelites' obedience to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:1-2 and Joshua 10:40.
How does this verse relate to the concept of God's sovereignty?
This verse demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples, as He gives and takes away kingdoms, as stated in Daniel 4:32 and Romans 13:1-2.
What can we learn from the Israelites' experience in possessing the land?
We can learn that God is faithful to His promises and will provide for us as we trust and obey Him, as seen in Joshua 21:45 and 2 Corinthians 1:20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has given me victory over my enemies, and how can I trust Him for continued protection and provision?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting God for victory in my own life, just as the Israelites did in possessing the land?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's sovereignty, and how can I surrender to His will?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my gratitude to God for His goodness and provision in my life, just as the Israelites did in Nehemiah 9:25?
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Sermons on Nehemiah 9:24
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Joshua Chapter 15 Four Mighty Alls by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the four 'alls' from Joshua 21:43-45: all the land, all the rest, all the victory, and all the promises. He encourages believers to claim their full inherit |
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Four Mighty Alls by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the four mighty 'alls' that God has provided: all the land, all the rest, all the victory, and all the promises. He encourages believers to claim their full |
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The Precious Blood and the Mighty Hand by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal journey of seeking inspiration from the Holy Spirit. After two weeks of struggling to find a message, he is guided to study love and |
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Christ -- Our Substitute by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the face of false teachings and worldly philosophies. He encourages the listeners to hold fast to the fai |
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If We Had Revival by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit's presence and power in the lives of believers. He encourages the congregation to be willing vessels for G |
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Identifying the Enemy by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes the necessity of identifying our true enemy, which is not merely human but spiritual, as outlined in Ephesians 6:12. He urges believers to recognize that be |
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"Stronger Than he." by Watchman Nee | Watchman Nee emphasizes that Christ, the 'Stronger than he,' empowers believers to overcome sin and Satan through the Holy Spirit. He stresses the necessity of maintaining our posi |





